Academy of Science
- STEAM Fundamentals for College Readiness
- Work-Based learning incorporating STEAM research and innovative experiences with San Diego’s STEAM community professionals, and
- Career development and resume building in STEAM.
Selected students are placed in Science Academy approved classes in their sophomore year. Academy of Science students are introduced to STEAM professionals and their work through visits and partnerships with institutions that include The University of California San Diego, University of San Diego, and San Diego State University. These partnerships include visits to
their laboratories, providing mentors for our students from among the doctoral and post-doctoral scientists, and summer internship opportunities in the laboratories and research facilities they represent.
What is STEAM?

Eligibility

- Must earn a B+ above in math, science & English classes.
- Must complete Algebra 1 with a B+ or above.
- Must have a cumulative 3.25 GPA.
- Did not receive a D or F in the Freshman year.
- Must receive a B+ or above in Math, Science & English classes.
- Must complete Geometry with a B+ or above.
- Must have a cumulative 3.25 GPA.
- Did not receive a D or F in the sophomore year.
- Must meet with Dr. Till first week of classes Fall semester. Students must bring a transcript, and be ready to explain why they desire to be in the Academy of Science.
- Counselors will only accept students into the Academy of Science when they bring back transcripts approved by Dr. Till.
- Academy of Science internship strongly recommended.
- Students entering for the first time Academy of Science as a Senior will not receive an Academy of Science diploma.
Participation in Science Academy 1, 2, 3 Classes
- Provides students math, science reading comprehension, data analysis and science communications skills required to succeed in college.
- Exposes students to many science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) career opportunities.
- Allows students time to complete STEAM projects and participate in STEAM competitions that are great for college resumes.
- Teaches students how to create a college resume.
- Provides students opportunities to participate in STEAM summer internships.
- Provides field trips in cooperation with many STEAM professionals and organizations throughout California.
- Select any AP Science Course
- AP Calculus
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography
- Anatomy
- Physics
- Computer Graphics
- Drama
- Journalism
- Not required for Academy of Science Diploma.
- Required for Academy of Science Honors Diploma
- Students will create a college undergraduate level research poster based upon the summer internship, or a student research topic.
- Students will present the poster at STEAM Poster Night in October.
- Students will research STEAM major options at Cal State Universities, Universities of California and private universities.
- Students will learn how to input Academy of Science activities into the resume section of the college application.
- Students will learn how to transform the research poster into a college application essay.
- Students will complete at least one scholarship application.
- Field trips are provided along with resume enhancing STEAM activities.
To participate in the Academy of Science and receive an Academy of Science Diploma, there are two different tracks to follow: Academy of Science and Academy of Science with Honors. The below table explains the requirements for each track.
